Epson EX7200 Multimedia Projector

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One of Epson’s newest multimedia projectors for 2011 is the EX7200, which is a widescreen-compatible model designed primarily for business use. However, its high definition (HD) capabilities make it ideal for home theater use as well – it can be ceiling, wall or table-mounted.
As with most other Epson projectors I’ve tested in recent years, the EX7200 is extremely easy to set up and use. Plug-and-play functionality makes it quick and easy to have a business presentation setup in less than a minute. And the fast start-up and shut-down times are a welcome addition in the EX7200 as well; older projectors have a cooling down period and often long wait times to power up, but not this projector.
Key Specs

• WXGA (1280 x 800) 16 x 10 widescreen resolution
• HDMI input for 720p to 1080p HD-quality output
• 2000:1 contrast ratio – ideal for movies/gaming
• 2600 lumens white output; 2600 lumens color output
• Throw distance of 3-ft. to 35-ft. 7-inches; screen size of 33-inches to 320-inches
• Automatic keystone correction
• USB connectivity (Type A and Type B)
• Auto-iris feature adjusts the brightness based on the lighting conditions
• In the box: remote control, soft carrying case, USB cable, VGA computer cable, power cable, CD manual, documentation (review unit; your contents may vary).
• Warranty: 1-year projector limited warranty; 90-day warranty on lamp.

Design
The Epson EX7200 offers a design that is similar to other projectors in the EX-lineup. It’s relatively small in size, at about 12 x 9 x 3 (WxLxH) inches. Its casing is an attractive piano black glossy finish that would look nice mounted on the ceiling or a wall. The controls are located conveniently on the top of the unit, and they are pretty straightforward; anyone with any bit of technical knowledge will have no problem getting this thing fired up and running without the need for the setup manual.

The lens features a manual open/close door along with screen size and focus adjusters near the front of the projector. These adjusters are pretty sensitive, although I found that to be plus, not a negative. A riser retracts from the bottom of the projector if you need to tilt it up a few inches for tabletop use. All of the connections and buttons are nicely labeled with large, easy-to-read lettering.
The remote control is nice to have. It offers all of the same options that the on-board controls do, but it’s a more convenient option for presentations, movies or other situations where you may not have easy access to the projector controls. You can use the remote as a pointer – sort of like a laser pointer – during a presentation, but it’s not very useful. It’s slow and only moves as you push the arrow buttons on the remote.